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    This document outlines the sections and word counts for a dissertation. It includes an introduction, literature review using theories to answer the research question, a case study or research project applying the theoretical answer, a discussion comparing the theory to results, and a conclusion restating the question and summarizing the answer. The literature review and case study/research project sections are the longest parts at 3,000-4,000 words each.

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    Dissertation outline
    Introduction ( 500 words )
    • context
    • state question
    • outline argument
    • explain case study / research

    Literature Review ( 3 to 4,000 words )

    Theoretical answer to the question


    • Background
    • Development of theories / research
    • Key theories with justification
    • End with theoretical answer and link this to
    the study

    Case Study / Research project ( 3 to 4,000 words )

    Test of the theoretical answer in the real world

    Case study Research Project

    Intro – explain the test Intro – hypotheses


    Background Background
    Relate events Methodology
    Results

    Discussion ( 1 to 2,000 words)

    Match the theory to the test results (divide into sections


    according to theory)

    Conclusion (500 words)


    • Restate the question
    • Summarise your answer
    • So what?

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